Actress and content creator Mika Salamanca continues to ride high on the love and support pouring in after being named Big Winner in ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’ alongside her duo Brent Manalo.
While fans have been vocal about their support since day one, the finale night revealed just how strong her backing truly was, with some of the country’s top influencers rallying behind her. Among those who publicly supported Mika and Brent—dubbed BreKa by fans—were Zeinab Harake, Awra Briguela, RR and Melissa Enriquez, Akosi Dogie, and Benedict Cua.
Zeinab even went live during the finale to encourage viewers to vote for the BreKa duo. According to multiple fan accounts, Zeinab also helped raise funds to support their Big Night campaign, with Ivana Alawi reportedly contributing ₱100,000 to help boost votes for Mika and Brent.
Mika acknowledged Ivana’s support during the show, sharing how the actress stood by her during one of the lowest points in her life. In an emotional confession inside the house, Mika opened up about her 2020 arrest in Hawaii and the overwhelming public backlash that followed.
“Ang dami kong pinagdaanan… I made so many mistakes when I was younger,” Mika admitted, referring to the fallout from the controversy. She revealed that she took on multiple jobs in the U.S. just to rebuild herself. “Akala ko katapusan na ng career ko. Pero bumalik ako, nag-work ako ng tatlong job just to fill the void na nawala sa akin,” she said.
Upon returning to the Philippines, Mika said she was surprised to be welcomed back—not just by fans but also by new friends who never left her side, like Ivana. “Hindi ko inaasahan na tatanggapin pa ako ng mga tao… hanggang sa naka-meet ako ng bagong set of friends na nag-stay hanggang ngayon,” she shared.
Mika’s resilience and sincerity resonated with many viewers. Even fellow housemate Esnyr Ranollo spoke up, saying, “Nami-misunderstood po siya, may rason po pala lahat, hindi po nila alam ‘yung side ni Ate Mika.”
Netizens echoed this sentiment across social media, praising Mika not only for her honesty but also for the genuine friendships she maintained throughout the competition.
“It’s not about money or clout—it’s about TRUE friends who go the extra mile for you,” one supporter commented online. “Yung willing tumulong kahit walang kapalit, dahil gusto lang nilang makita kang masaya.”
With this groundswell of love from her influencer circle and a loyal fanbase, many believe Mika’s star is just getting started.
